held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out
tracked leaders and close up at times, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight, led before last, went clear run-in, eased close home
tracked leaders early, 8th halfway, weakened 5 out
always towards rear, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression in 7th entering straight, 5th and slight mistake last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, close up briefly 3rd, slight mistake next, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, squeezed up before 8th, ridden 3 out, no extra next
always towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th 5 out, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
led, headed 4th and tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, ridden 3 out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
held up in mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, hampered next
settled behind leaders, progress 3rd and soon closer, led after 4th, slight mistakes 6th and 8th, mistake 5 out, ridden after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
held up towards rear, ridden and progress after 3 out, 8th entering straight, no impression in 6th before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, close up 3rd, led briefly next, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, no extra before last
mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression next, no extra entering straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out
held up towards rear, mistake 1st, progress into mid-division 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out
held up towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden into 6th entering straight. no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened
Bonne Debut has won over the track and trip but wouldn't want more rain while Exciting Oscar won this in 2020 when the ground was very testing and is just 3lb higher. Journey West is improving and followed an impressive victory on soft ground at Downpatrick with a very good effort from 8lb higher at Wexford. Birdie Blitz stepped up to the trip for the first time at Ballinrobe and was going right away at the finish while Tyre Kicker beat a big field over the course and distance in May. The latter was returning from a long break when 13 lengths behind JUNGLE PROSE at Down Royal a couple of weeks ago and should get close but the winner continues to impress since arriving from the UK and can defy a 12lb rise.
Brawler (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra, 7th of 15, 28 3/4l behind Regina Dracones (11-7) at Clonmel 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Jungle Prose (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led travelling well before next, ridden clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov beating Rebellious Gale (11-13) by 3 3/4l, 19 ran.
Bonne Debut (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, bad mistakes 4th and 6th, mistake 8th and ridden, weakened, 9th of 13, 23l behind Grozni (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Alfieri (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Towards rear, some headway after 2 out and 8th entering straight, kept on well run-in to go 2nd inside final 100 yards, nearest at finish, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Gaius (12-0) at Sligo 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Birdie Blitz (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) In touch, 5th after 6th, took closer order after 3 out, improved to 3rd before last, closed in 2nd run-in, led over 1f out, asserted under 1f out, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May beating Double Jubilee (11-11) by 5l, 11 ran.
Old Soul (FR) 4-1fav (11-8) Soon led, headed before 2 out where dropped to 3rd, ridden before last where not fluent, dropped to 5th and one paced run-in, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Game And Glory (10-13) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Chosen Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division on outer, mistake 4 out, ridden 3 out, 6th and mistake 2 out, no impression, 8th of 19, 28 1/4l behind Jungle Prose (11-9) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
General Clermont (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Mid-division, jumped slightly left 3rd, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Scalor (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Nov.
Tyre Kicker (FR) 5-1 (11-8) Mid-division on inner, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th and no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 12 3/4l behind Jungle Prose (11-9) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Dr Val (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Always prominent, led briefly 3rd, 2nd halfway, led again after 3 out, ridden after 2 out and headed last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Sweet Will (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Exciting Oscar (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division early, rapid headway to track leaders and slight mistake at 6th, went 2nd at 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened, 13th of 17, dist behind Bronson In Blue (11-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Ballyglass Beauty (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ran freely, headway into moderate 2nd after 2 out, pushed along and closer approaching straight, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, dropped to 4th inside final 100 yards, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Gaius (12-0) at Sligo 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Land Jet (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Ww in rr, 9th 1/2way, sl prog from rr to 6th bef usual 2out, went 3rd well bef bypassed last, kow flat, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Meetmeatthearch (12-2) at Quakerstown 3m mdn sft in Apr.
Journey West (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Towards rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along and reminder after 10th, in touch in 6th 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Bearwithmenow (10-7) at Wexford 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Cher Why Not (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Held up in rear, soon well off pace, progress 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 36 1/2l behind Problem Solver (11-8) at Tipperary 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, headway to challenge 3 out, 4th and pushed along after next, 5th and no impression last, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 11l behind Emancipator (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Steelers Appeal (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, soon off pace, some headway before 4 out, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Where's Bunny (11-13) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Duffys Getaway (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out and no impression approaching 2 out, weakened, tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Indie Belle (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Any Day Now (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along and closer before 2 out, 9th approaching straight and 7th at last, ridden and kept on well run-in, 4th of 13, 8 1/4l behind True Destiny (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Blossom De Mai (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 6th, 8th halfway, 6th 3 out, pushed along and some headway entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra, 7th of 15, 19 1/4l behind Jungle Prose (10-13) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Glenmalure Lodge (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, bad mistake 3 out, progress on outer before next, ridden 2 out, no impression, 9th of 21, 11 1/4l behind Gaius (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp gd in Oct.
Our Patron Saint (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, moderate 9th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor, 6th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Sphagnum (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
